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Hello all,
My first DE shave is tomorrow morning with my newly acquired Merkur 38c. Can I get some recommendations on which blade to choose. I've got the following:
Merkur Super
Treet Classic
Donco Stainless...new Platinum
Durablade 7 am
Gillette 7 o'clock
Trig Silver Edge
Astra Superior Platinum
Feather (from what I've read I know this isn't a first time blade)
Thanks in advance,
Clint
The Gillette 7 o'clock. My favorite blades.
I can only speak for myself, but I started with a 38C with Feather blades. Loved it and never had a problem. Feathers are ultra sharp for sure, but that is what I was looking for!
Gillette 7 O'clock
Be careful! Virgins are known to bleed.
Personally, I'd start with the Astras because they sharp (but not scary sharp) and smooth. I find them very forgiving. I hate to call them middle-of-the-road (because that suggests they are mediocre, which is not true), but it's probably the best way to describe Astra out of the brands you've listed.
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Originally Posted by ace
I was looking for an emoticon for "GROAN", but couldn't find one.....
Thanks for the warning...think I'll go really slow and use plenty of lube to keep the bleeding to a minimum.Quote:
Originally Posted by ace
Astroglide makes a pretty good pre-shave -- or you can put a bit into the lather.Quote:
Originally Posted by clintopher
Charles
Um, I don't think that is what they make LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by cpcohen1945
But seriously, the Gilette blades are a nice docile first time shave blade...the feathers are great, but they are Ninja sharp and IMHO not really for a first timer...
Good luck and enjoy the shave!! :)